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    How To Collect A Stool Sample For Faecal Calprotectin Analysis GHPI1396 10 16

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    This document provides instructions for patients on how to collect a stool sample for a faecal calprotectin analysis. It explains that calprotectin is a test that detects intestinal inflammation linked to conditions like Inflammatory Bowel Disease. It outlines the supplies needed and step-by-step instructions for collecting and packaging the stool sample, including using a provided container and request form. Patients are advised to return their sample to the pathology department within 24 hours for testing.

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    This document provides instructions for patients on how to collect a stool sample for a faecal calprotectin analysis. It explains that calprotectin is a test that detects intestinal inflammation linked to conditions like Inflammatory Bowel Disease. It outlines the supplies needed and step-by-step instructions for collecting and packaging the stool sample, including using a provided container and request form. Patients are advised to return their sample to the pathology department within 24 hours for testing.

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    This document provides instructions for patients on how to collect a stool sample for a faecal calprotectin analysis. It explains that calprotectin is a test that detects intestinal inflammation linked to conditions like Inflammatory Bowel Disease. It outlines the supplies needed and step-by-step instructions for collecting and packaging the stool sample, including using a provided container and request form. Patients are advised to return their sample to the pathology department within 24 hours for testing.

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    How to collect a stool sample for


    Patient
    Information Faecal Calprotectin analysis
    Introduction
    This leaflet is intended for patients who have been asked to
    collect a stool (faecal) sample for the analysis of faecal
    calprotectin.

    What is faecal calprotectin?


    Calprotectin is a stool test that is used to detect inflammation in
    the intestines. Intestinal inflammation is mainly linked with
    Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and with some bacterial
    infections. The level of faecal calprotectin corresponds with
    disease activity and severity. The faecal calprotectin test will
    not tell us the cause of your problems but may be helpful in
    telling us whether it is IBD or a non-inflammatory disorder. The
    test can also be used to monitor IBD disease activity.

    Before collecting your sample


    Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as
    aspirin or ibuprofen, should be stopped for 4 weeks prior to
    collecting your sample. If you are taking NSAIDs or are unsure
    whether the medication you take is an NSAID please consult
    your GP before stopping the medication.

    For your sample collection you will need:


    • A blue top specimen container (this will be provided by the
    requesting doctor)
    • A clean disposable container such as an empty ice cream
    tub or other plastic food container, or cling film
    • A request form and sample bag (this will be provided by the
    Reference No. requesting doctor).
    GHPI1396_10_16
    Department Instructions for collecting your stool sample
    Chemical
    Pathology Label the blue top specimen container with your name, date of
    Review due birth and the date and time of the stool sample collection. If
    October 2019 possible, please collect the sample from the first bowel
    movement of the day.

    www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk
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    Place your disposable container into the toilet bowl and pass
    Patient the stool into this, try to ensure that the stool does not touch the
    Information inside of the toilet. Alternatively lift the toilet seat and place cling
    film over the toilet bowl, leaving a slight dip in the centre. Place
    the toilet seat down and pass the stool onto the cling film.
    It is important that urine or water from the toilet is not
    collected with the stool sample.
    Scoop some of the stool into the specimen container using the
    spatula attached to the lid. Try to avoid any areas of the stool
    that contain food remains or mucous.
    Ideally the specimen container should be one quarter full. If this
    is not possible, a large pea sized amount is the minimum
    needed for testing.
    Screw the lid on tightly and put the specimen container into the
    sample bag and seal. Please make sure that the completed
    request form is attached to the sample bag.
    Discard the rest of the stool in the toilet. Place the disposable
    container and/or cling film and anything else used to collect the
    sample into a plastic bag, tie securely and put straight into the
    dust-bin.
    Wash your hands thoroughly.
    Return your sample
    Please take your sample, within 24 hours of collection, to your
    GP’s surgery or the Pathology Department at Gloucestershire
    Royal Hospital or Cheltenham General Hospital. The
    departments are open between 8:30am and 5:00pm on
    weekdays.

    Results
    Results should be available within 2 weeks. They are sent
    directly to the requesting doctor.

    Contacts
    If you have any questions about collecting your stool sample
    please contact:
    Department of Clinical Biochemistry
    Tel: 0300 422 5231
    Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm

    www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk
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    Further information
    Patient If you would like to know more about this test you can visit the
    Information website for Lab Tests online. This is a free resource created
    and updated by laboratory professionals for patients, their
    carer’s and health professionals.

    Lab Test Online


    Website: www.labtestsonline.org.uk

    Content reviewed: October 2016

    www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk

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